Plattekill Conditions

[Petronio]

. . . But the times I've been at Plattekill being inside the lodge didn't feel like a risk.

I had the opposite feeling -- when I was in the upstairs lodge at Platty, with a bunch of people sitting unmasked eating in what felt like a close, stuffy, unventilated space (which I know folks are allowed to do, and if I had little kids I'd likely be in the warm spot as well), I was kind of worried (I thought, "If I am going to catch it, this is where it will happen.") I did double mask and only went in to buy lunch (my daughter wanted a grilled cheese, which is unavailable on the deck kiosk). I got the chili at the outdoor kiosk and we both ate outside.

 

[Harvey]

I had the opposite feeling -- when I was in the upstairs lodge at Platty, with a bunch of people sitting unmasked eating in what felt like a close, stuffy, unventilated space (which I know folks are allowed to do, and if I had little kids I'd likely be in the warm spot as well), I was kind of worried (I thought, "If I am going to catch it, this is where it will happen.") I did double mask and only went in to buy lunch (my daughter wanted a grilled cheese, which is unavailable on the deck kiosk). I got the chili at the outdoor kiosk and we both ate outside.

Yea I've only been in the bar once. Early season it was deserted. I was in the ski shop too. Last time I was there on a Powderday Tuesday I never went in.

 

[Harvey]

@Temp6 you famos bro

 

[Temp6]

@Temp6 you famos bro

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I’m honored!! Send Laz a thank you for me?

 

[JTG]

My first mountain rental experience. Slightly shorter lines than a typical day at Platty!

Honestly, it’s an eh! kind of day. Spitting rain early, kinda warm-ish, but snow mixing in, so cold enough to make you feel it. Wind at times. Fog socking in, but then it’s getting a little brighter? Un-groomed is at the same time soft (enough to edge) and crunchy (enough that you have to pay attention). Yes, we’ve been in the woods. An odd surface of a couple inches of mank-y rotted powder with a punchable hollow crust underneath. As my daughter said, you don’t turn where you want to, you turn where the mush lets you.

In other words, it’s another great day! Honestly, we’ve had fun in the woods and elsewhere. Conditions can’t always be perfect, but it’s Monday (skiing > work) and I’m skiing with not only my kids, but my community. I’ll take that!

 

[Harvey]

 

[Low Angle Life]

The low temps this weekend have me thinking it will be a firm weekend, I can't make up my mind. Get out for what very well may be the last shot of real winter temperatures, or just wait it out for spring conditions next weekend.

 

[JTG]

The low temps this weekend have me thinking it will be a firm weekend, I can't make up my mind. Get out for what very well may be the last shot of real winter temperatures, or just wait it out for spring conditions next weekend.

I’ll be there Sunday! Rescheduled ticket, so no choice. I’m assuming that several days of grooming, combined with a stray inch or two, will have things in decent enough shape, although I can’t imagine the trees will be any fun.

 

[Jersey Skier]

I’ll be there Sunday! Rescheduled ticket, so no choice. I’m assuming that several days of grooming, combined with a stray inch or two, will have things in decent enough shape, although I can’t imagine the trees will be any fun.

I'm debating too. I also have a rescheduled ticket, but not sure it will be worth 6 hours of driving.

 

[JTG]

6 hours of driving for a day of skiing requires some pretty special conditions for me. While it’s rare that any day at Platty truly disappoints, this weekend isn’t shaping up to be special. Fortunately it’s only 3 hours r/t for us.